Future-Proof Your Airport – Integrating Airport Sustainability Projects

Tuesday, October 22, 20192:00-3:30 PM ET

TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD

PurposeTo discuss ACRP Research Report 205: Revolving Funds for Sustainability Projects at Airports and Synthesis 93: Sustainability’s Role in Enhancing Airport Capacity.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Describe how to integrate sustainability processes within airport capacity-enhancing projects

• Discuss how to collaborate with internal and external airport stakeholders when incorporating sustainability principles in capacity-enhancing projects

• Describe how green revolving funds work• Navigate the related airport financial requirements (e.g.,

FAA grants, airline contracts and performance tracking)

ACRP WebinarFuture-Proof Your Airport – Integrating Airport

Sustainability ProjectsOctober 22, 2019

With FAA’s Airport Planning and Environmental Division (APP-400) responsible for national environmental policy and planning for U.S. airportspromotes sustainability and resilience with industry and international partners through policies, infrastructure financing, and R & D holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and has worked in the public and private sectors as well as academia

Thomas CuddyFAA

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Adam Klauber, Rocky Mountain Institute andLiza Milagro, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

PresentingACRP Report 205:

Revolving Funds for Sustainability Projects at Airportsand

Oana Leahu-Aluas, Cadmus Group andTed Anasis, San Diego International Airport

PresentingACRP Synthesis 93:

Sustainability's Role in Enhancing Airport Capacity

Today’s Speakers

ACRP SYNTHESIS 93

Sustainability's Role in Enhancing Airport Capacity

Oana Leahu-AluasCadmus

Associate, Sustainable Transportation PracticeSupported development of Virginia Department of Aviation Airports Sustainability Management PlanSupported ACRP 06-05: Guidance for Diversity in Airport Business Contracting and Workforce Programs

Oana Leahu-Aluas Lead Researcher and Author

Ted Anasis, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Erin Cooke, San Francisco International Airport

James Crites, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (retired)

Matthew DiScenna, Port Authority of NY & NJ

Aaron J. Frame, Chicago Department of Aviation- O'Hare International Airport

Carol Lurie, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Narcrisha Norman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Mary L. Vigilante, Synergy Consultants, Inc.

Thomas Cuddy, FAA Liaison

Melinda Z. Pagliarello, Airports Council International – North America, Other Liaison

Gail R. Staba, ACRP Senior Program Officer

ACRP Synthesis 93 Oversight Panel

Features seven case examples of airports successfully building sustainability concepts into capacity-enhancing projectsHighlights benefits from adopting a sustainability approachProvides resources and tools for airport decision makers, including a preliminary checklistIncludes a downloadable PowerPoint presentation geared toward an airport leadership audience on the benefits of incorporating sustainability in capacity-enhancing projectsPublished August 2018

ACRP Synthesis 93: Sustainability's Role in Enhancing Airport Capacity

Capacity Constraints at Airports

Growth in air travelLocal communities feel impacts from growth – both positive and negative Sustainability integration as part of addressing capacity needs

Sustainability and Capacity-Enhancing Projects

Convey the “why”How communicating project benefits and sustainability metrics impacts stakeholder support of the project

Research Problem

Sustainability

EONS: economic vitality, operational efficiency, natural resources, and social responsibilityAirports have further refined and tailored this definition

Capacity-Enhancement

Increase in the ability of airport facilities and systems to process passengers or cargo Infrastructure development, operational improvements, or changes to non-aeronautical airport services

How We Defined Sustainability and Capacity-Enhancement

Literature Search

Identified airport initiatives § Enhanced capacity and incorporated sustainability concepts

Reviewed project documentationAcademic and transportation practitioner databases

Airport Interviews

Developed interview questions Selection process Seven airports interviewed

Research Approach

Featured Airport Case Examples

Airport Code State FAA Region1 Enplanements (2016) Project Name

United States Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS TX ASW 6,095,545 Consolidated Rental Car

Facility (CONRAC)

O’Hare International Airport ORD IL AGL 37,589,899 O’Hare Modernization Program

Orlando International Airport MCO FL ASO 20,283,541 Intermodal Terminal Facility

San Diego International Airport SAN CA AWP 10,340,164 Green Build Project

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA WA ANM 21,887,110 Baggage Handling System

Optimization

Tampa International Airport TPA FL ASO 9,194,994 Three-Phase Capital Improvement Program

International Vancouver International Airport YVR BC N/A 22,284,496 Strategic Plan and project

screening tool

1 ANM, AWP, and AAL (Western); AGL, ACE, and ASW (Central); ANE, AEA, and ASO (Eastern)

Research Results: Sustainability Benefits

Strategies and Practices from Interviews

Framing sustainability as mitigating business riskIdentify and evaluation social, fiscal, and environmental impactsIncorporating sustainability language into legal documents (and establishing compliance systems) to institutionalize practices Involving broad representation of airport departments in project planning

Stakeholder Communication

High visibility sustainability informationAirport representative participation in community meetingsInclusion of a variety of staff in sustainability goal developmentInternal sustainability training for airport staff

Research Results: Effective Strategies and Practices

Research Observations from Airport Experiences

Strong executive direction and culture of sustainability needed, in combination with meaningful policiesIntegration of sustainability measures is an iterative learning process Community-based governance supports sustainabilityBenchmarking sustainability performance is vitalEarly sustainability efforts often focus on environmental stewardshipSustainability encourages innovation

Research Results: Key Observations

Quotes from Airport Case Examples

“When you have a multi-year, multi-billion dollar construction program, there are a lot of jobs there. If we can find sustainable materials and use sustainable construction practices, that goes a long way.”

- Aaron Frame, Deputy Commissioner of Environment, Chicago Department of Aviation

On sustainability: “It’s culture. It’s who we are. It’s the right thing to do. So, let’s do it.”

- Mike Tasker, Senior Manager of Facilities and Infrastructure, Port of Seattle

“The more you can do, the better. However you can reach your community audience –whether it’s social media, local events, sponsorship participation – helps them realize the significant sustainability work happening at the airport.”

- Melissa Solberg, Sustainability Manager, Tampa International Airport

“Sustainability is just another way of saying innovative. Sustainability helps us define who we are and what we could become.”

- Marion Town, Director of Environment, Vancouver International Airport

Case Examples

Key highlights Sustainability and capacity-constraint contexts Takeaways and lessons learnedInterviewee Information

Takeaways for Your Airport: Case Examples

Framework for Future Sustainability Checklist

For use in the context of capacity-enhancing projects Intended as an initial starting pointBased on the EONS frameworkCan help broaden perspectives and reveal opportunities

Takeaways for Your Airport: Draft Framework

Resources and Tools

For airport decision-makers involved in selection and application of sustainability approaches and measuresIntended to be applicable across a variety of circumstancesInclude resources for communicating sustainability approaches

Takeaways for Your Airport: Resources

Executive-Level Presentation

Intended for an airport leadership audienceFocuses on benefits of incorporating sustainability into capacity-enhancing projectsIncludes airport case examples and funding opportunities

Takeaways for Your Airport: Presentation

Oana Leahu-AluasOana.Leahu-

Aluas@cadmusgroup.com

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACRP SYNTHESIS 93

Sustainability's Role in Enhancing Airport Capacity

Case Study: San Diego International Airport

Ted Anasis, AICPManager – Airport Planning

Ted Anasis, AICP – Manager – Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs

Leads long-range planning and California state environmental review of airport projects SAN’s downtown location surrounded by coastal resources

661 acres, single runway (9,401 feet); two terminals, 51 gatesAdjacent to San Diego Bay and Interstate 5Surrounding terrain constraints and downtown urban footprint, SAN must be innovative to meet growing air service needs of San Diego region

San Diego International Airport (SAN) Case Study

Sustainability Policy adopted; elements posted at www.san.org

Sustainable practices integrated into project planningDeeply rooted in both policy and culture; framework to address airport’s needs

Adopted plan elements guide Airport sustainability programs

Water Stewardship Plan, Strategic Energy Plan, Carbon Neutrality Plan Clean Transportation PlanClimate Resilience PlanZero Waste Plan and Biodiversity Plan: public review plans available

SAN adopts Sustainability Policy in 2008

SAN adopted Master Plan and implemented major projects

Green BuildTerminal 2 Expansion 2013

Rental CarCenter 2016

Parking PlazaMay 2018

InternationalArrivalsFacilityJune 2018

4

The Green Build LEED Platinum Terminal

10-gate Terminal Expansion 85 New ConcessionsElevated Departure Roadway“California Curb”

The Green Build LEED Platinum Terminal

Rental Car Center LEED Gold

Photo by Pablo Mason

Photo by Steve Uzzell

Photo by Steve Uzzell Photo by Pablo MasonPhoto by Steve Uzzell

Photo by Steve Uzzell

Rental Car Center LEED Gold

Photo by Pablo Mason

Photo by Pablo Mason Photo by Pablo Mason

Photo by Pablo Mason

Rental Car Center Public Art

Photo by Pablo Mason

(photo of PING in H2O shot)

Photo by Steve Uzzell

Parking Plaza LEED Silver

10

Photos by Pablo Mason

International Arrivals Public Art

Photo by Pablo Mason

Photo by Pablo Mason

Photos by Pablo Mason

100% Clean Fuel Bus & Shuttle

Fleet

LEED Gold or Better (New

Construction)

Recognized Leader in Airport Sustainability

80% Renewable Electricity

Taxi & Rideshare GHG Reduction

Incentives

Reduce Demand for Energy & Water Resources

12-kV Micro-gridCampus-wide Distribution

5.5 MW Solar Photo Voltaic

Rooftop & Carports

Onsite Water Reuse Pre-conditioned air at gates

captures condensate for reuse

Next phase of airport master planning includes sustainable programs

Hydrant fueling at existing and future terminal gatesStormwater capture and reuse system – Three 3 million gallon underground cisternsElectric shuttle bus fleet connecting passengers to Old Town Transit StationConsistency with the City of San Diego Climate Action Plan

Sustainable Programs in Airport Development Plan

www.san.org

Ted Anasistanasis@san.org

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACRP REPORT 205

Revolving Funds for Sustainability Projects at Airports

Adam Klauber, CEM, LEED APRocky Mountain Institute

Technical Advisor, Aviation for Rocky Mountain InstitutePI for published ACRP Report 160 Addressing Significant Weather Impacts on Airports: Quick Start Guide and ToolkitCurrent PI for Airport Microgrid Implementation Toolkit (ACRP 10-26)Contributor, Panelist or Co-Principal Investigator on 4 additional ACRP projects

Adam Klauber, CEM, LEED A.P.Principal Investigator

PANEL MEMBERS

Ryan Spicer, formerly of DFW (Chair)

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, SUNY-Farmington

Rhona K. DiCamillo, DKMG

Valerie Ann Holt, Washington, DC

William David Shoard, Accredited Energy Services

Melissa Solberg , Tampa Airport (TPA)

Leslie “Bree” Taylor, Sacramento Airport (SMF)

Janell Barrilleaux, FAA Liaison

David Hamma, FAA Liaison

Liying Gu, ACI-NA Liaison

Theresia Schatz, ACRP Senior Program Officer

ACRP Report 205 Oversight Panel and Researcher

RESEARCHERS

RMI:Craig Schiller

Joey Cathcart

Cadmus:

Philip Quebe

Mia Stephens

Brad Jones

Sustainable Endowments Institute:

Mark Orlowski

Aaron Karp

Frasca & Associates, LLC:

Ken Cushine

Captures Lessons Learned from non-airport Green Revolving FundsProvides insights from two existing airport examples on revolving funds and sustainability funds.Offers a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to address common questions that airports will have regarding GRF compatibility at their locationIdentifies key stakeholdersPresents an implementation progression and guidance in easy-to-understand stepsDetails project performance tracking best practicesPublished September 2019

ACRP Report 205: Revolving Funds for Sustainability Projects at Airports

Why Might This Project Be Useful to You? Because Airport Sustainability Funding Sources are Limited

Green Revolving Funds Well Established in Academia

SOURCE: Screenshot from Presentation delivered by Adam Klauber at TRB 2019

Phase 1 – Feasibility Research

Literature reviewFeasibility consultation (FAA and airport finance experts)Case examples

Phase 2 – Guidance Document

Fund initiationIdentifying funding sourcesTracking performanceStakeholder education

Phase 3 – Testing and Refinement

Airport review and feedbackFinal document

Research Approach

SOURCE https://green.harvard.edu/programs/green-revolving-fund

What can be expected for financial performance?

GRFs achieve a range of 1.8-7.8 years payback (~20% ROI)What are other benefits associated with GRFs?

Establishing durable funding source outside of the budget allocation processIntegrating continuous sustainability performance improvement (and tracking) as part of the cultureAdvancing sustainability impacts such as greenhouse gas reduction

Types of projects

Lighting upgrades, water savings, building efficiency and alt. fuel vehiclesOther types include solid waste reduction and renewable energy installations

Which airports are ideal candidates:

Airports with utility spending >$1 million annually on utilities/fuelSmaller airports that can participate in a state-system pooled fund

Findings – Literature (and interviews)

Findings - Case Examples

Frequently Asked Questions about Funding1. How can my airport begin? à Understand the governance structure, identify existing

contractual requirements and coordinate with Finance office from start2. Does a GRF affect the Operating or Capital budgets? à Both. The three components that

influence both are Seed Funding, and Reclaimed Savings3. Will GRFs affect Federal grant assurances? à Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants

may not be used as seed capital; Operational savings resulting from projects that received FAA funding may be captured.

4. What about Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs)? à Like Federal grants PFCs funded projects could generate savings that could be reclaimed. Direct use of PFCs to a GRF is not permitted.

5. Are there other sources of allowable funding to capitalize the GRF? à External funding from state grants, utility rebates or other non-airport programs is acceptable. Airline revenue, non-aeronautical revenue and bonds could also work depending on the context.

DISCLAIMER – this ACRP PowerPoint Presentation Slide should in no way substitute for the full guidance within Report 205 or in person consultation with airport finance officers

Findings – Compatibility with Airport Finance

What are the steps to implement a GRF at my Airport?

PROCEDURES

Seed fund from either Non-Federal or Federal sources

Or, capitalize by reclaiming savings from future projects

Effective tracking of project performance is essential

SOURCE: Screenshot from Presentation delivered by Adam Klauber at TRB 2019

GRF’s at Airport Require Effective Airline Collaboration

Adam Klauberaklauber@rmi.org

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Today’s Speakers• Tom Cuddy,

thomas.cuddy@faa.gov• Adam Klauber,

AKlauber@rmi.org• Oana Leahu-Aluas, oana.leahu-

aluas@cadmusgroup.com• Ted Anasis, tanasis@san.org

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